Drapetomaniac

NPR (All things Considered) had a story today where they expressed surprise and adoration at a mixed race rapper who got a college degree (J Cole).

The story dwelled on the idea it was was rare for rappers to have a college degree and at one point asked if it hindered or helped his career.  This was the most bizarre question, considering it is in a career based on language and communication.

I remember back in the day, degrees of Kool Moe Dee, MC Lyte, Sista Soulja and Chuck D were out front and they promoted education. Others still do.

Contributing to the false stereotype of praising ignorance results in praising ignorance.

GOOD has a slideshow of other very well known artists with degrees here.

One would hope that J Cole would push back at the stereotype as well.  With his college education, he must know how the proliferation of stereotypes can harm him, his profession and others.